Serving 131 students in grades 3-5, Prairie View School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Montana state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Montana state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
131 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)30-34%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-24%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)3%
12%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(15-16)4%
4%
Black
(15-16)n/a
1%
White
(15-16)91%
79%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% MT state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MT state average).
How many students attend Prairie View School?
131 students attend Prairie View School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Prairie View School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie View School?
Prairie View School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Prairie View School offer ?
Prairie View School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Prairie View School part of?
Prairie View School is part of Conrad Elementary School District.
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